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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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